The son of the late Otto and Agnes (McGoey) Bayer, he was born in Kingston, PA. He resided in the state of Florida for 22 years and recently made his home in Cedar Park, TX.

Dennis attended and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. He was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, honor society for Collegiate Schools of Business. He was a senior sales manager for home security systems for most of his career. He was an avid reader and writer. He valued family, especially his daughter, Carly, his wonderful nieces and nephews, and precious great nieces and nephews. He had a wide variety of talents, paid great attention to detail, and was the "go to man" because of it! His message to family and friends in his last days was: "Today is all we have. Tomorrow is promised to no one. Dream the impossible dream and enjoy the ride. I love you all!" We love and miss you Denny!

He is survived by his loving daughter, Carly of Orlando, FL; brothers: Charlie Bayer and wife, Tracy, of Medina, OH, Thomas Bayer and wife, Donna, of Round Rock, TX; sisters: Sheila Moore and husband, Barry, of Howells, NY and Mary Louise Gagnon of West Haverstraw, NY.

A celebration of his life was held at Becks Funeral Home in Cedar Park, TX on December 18, 2012, officiated by Deacon Dennis Egan of St. Williams Catholic Church, Round Rock, TX.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer society, www.cancer.org